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Buttery Cheddar Garlic Rolls Recipe

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These Buttery Cheddar Garlic Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with rich garlic butter and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect as a savory snack or a delicious side for any meal, these rolls combine a tender bread dough with a flavorful garlic butter spread and melty cheese baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour (divided)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk (warmed, not hot)
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg (beaten lightly)

Filling and Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 7 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
  • Extra butter (for brushing on top)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine 2 cups of the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. This creates the base for your dough’s structure and flavor.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Mix: Add the warmed milk, melted butter, water, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Using the dough hook attachment, mix while gradually adding the remaining flour until a shaggy, thick, and sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Continue kneading by hand or with the mixer until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, bouncing back when pressed gently with a finger. This ensures proper gluten development for a tender roll.
  4. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a barely damp towel and let it rest on the counter for 15 minutes to relax the gluten and make rolling easier.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your countertop and roll the dough out into a rectangle, preparing it for the garlic butter and cheese filling.
  6. Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper together. Spread this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough for a flavorful base layer.
  7. Add Cheese: Evenly distribute the grated cheddar cheese over the garlic butter layer to ensure every bite has gooey melted cheese.
  8. Roll and Cut: Carefully roll the dough up into a tight log. Using dental floss or a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 12 equal rolls for uniform baking.
  9. Proof Rolls: Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let them rise for about 1 hour until they become puffy, ensuring a light and airy texture.
  10. Preheat Oven and Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown on top.
  11. Butter the Tops: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with extra melted butter for a shiny, flavorful finish.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Let the rolls cool slightly, then enjoy the warm, cheesy, garlicky goodness fresh from the oven.

Notes

  • Use dental floss to cut the rolled dough for a clean slice without squishing the rolls.
  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • For extra buttery rolls, brush additional melted butter on the rolls halfway through baking.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • These rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10 minutes.

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